Recipes, Seasonal

Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe

Last updated on Sep 13, 2023
Val Goodrich

It’s that time of year when we break out our cozy sweaters, scented candles, and of course, our favorite fall flavors. A pumpkin milkshake is the perfect summer-to-fall dessert for your menu, combining the rich, creamy goodness of a milkshake and a classic pumpkin pie. This recipe also comes in handy if you happen to have leftover pumpkin pie from your Thanksgiving dinner.

How to Make a Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

Watch our video below to learn how to make this pumpkin milkshake recipe!

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Recipe

Yield: 1 serving

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 5 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 slice of pumpkin pie (or 2 Tablespoons of homemade pumpkin puree)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • Caramel syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Crushed graham crackers

Directions

  1. Drizzle caramel inside of milkshake glass.
  2. Blend together ice cream, milk, pumpkin pie slice (or puree), pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup until combined.
  3. Pour into milkshake glass.
  4. Top with whipped cream, more caramel syrup, crushed graham crackers, and dusting of pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin Milkshake FAQ

Pumpkin Milkshake

Milkshakes are pretty easy, but there are a few tips and tricks to get it just right for the guests you're serving.

Can I Double This Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe?

Yes, you can double this pumpkin milkshake recipe! This recipe serves one and can easily be converted to serve as many guests as needed. Our recipe resizer will convert the ratios for you.

How Can I Make This Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe Dairy Free?

To make a dairy-free pumpkin milkshake, use a dairy-free ice cream, pumpkin puree instead of a pumpkin pie slice, a dairy-free milk alternative, a dairy-free whipped topping, and a dairy-free caramel sauce.

How Can I Make This Pumpkin Milkshake Thicker?

You can make any kind of milkshake thicker by simply adding more ice cream or less milk to it. You can also add malt to the milkshake to thicken it up and enhance the flavor.

Whip up this pumpkin milkshake recipe to add something seasonal to your menu, or for your ice cream shop’s fall offerings to extend your season into the colder months. To help with that, you can scoop your ice cream into a pumpkin-flavored cone, too!

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